A picture is worth a thousand words. During the 1860 election Republican presidential nominee, Abraham Lincoln was hoping this common expression was factual. Lincoln told one supporter, "By the lesson of the past, and the united voice of all discreet friends, I am neither (to) write or speak a word for the public." According to a presidential historian, Arthur Schlesinger, "Lincoln was the least active of the four candidates and the only one who did not make a single speech." Lincoln's campaign posters were a major factor in his win of the 1860 election because they expressed his desire for the nation through symbols, during this dividing time period. These symbols focused on patriotic issues that appealed to many Northerners and immigrants.

"...The parties (of 1860) held countless rallies, parades,

picnics, barbecues, pole raisings, and other events to attract

and entertain the masses. Flags, banners, and likenesses of

the candidates decorated buildings and were strung across the

streets in countless communities" (Schlesinger).

One way the Republican Party made up for Abraham Lincoln's quietness was through his campaign posters.

While the Republicans were busy nominati

Another way Republicans were successful in the 1860 election was realizing the abundance of immigrants saturating the Industrial/Northern States. Schlesinger stated

Schlesinger believed the election was inevitably going to be decided in the North because the Democrats, mainly Southerners, were divided into two political parties. Also, the Northern and Mid-Western States were gaining political power as a result of a booming population causing the Southern states to lose political power. Hence, the Republican Party focused on the common voting Northerner whose characteristics were, white, male, well educated and Republican. The Northerners also realized the huge male immigrant population, which was a major factor in this election.

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debate under the hot, hot sun at Ottawa. Over15,000 people

debates to be held throughout Illinois were arranged. They were

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